Introduction To German Watchmaking - 11 Brands You Need To Know

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In this video, we'll do a deep dive into German watchmaking. Germany is home to many excellent watch brands at a wide range of price points while at times falling behind Switzerland and Japan in terms of its popularity among enthusiasts. What's your favorite German watch brand?
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[@EEE_MMM]

For many, A. Lange und Söhne is the pinnacle of German watchmaking. For me personally, they're the pinnacle of watchmaking anywhere. They're my favourite luxury watch brand and it's not even close

[@nelsonpatel8624]

There is also a brand made in Glashutte called Union which was once made in the same factory as Glashutte Original. I have one limited edition Julius Bergter edition manual wind Union with caliber 30 movement and 45 jewels chronograph. I had visited the Saxony region and Glashutte in Germany and took a watch factory tour at the Glashutte Original and it was a great experience seeing watches made step by step. Great video Teddy!

[@dsvillalva]

Lange is in a class all its own. They finish all their movements with the same level of detail from their entry level to their most exclusive offerings.

[@JupiterTarts]

Considering their "entry" level starts at $20k, they better!

[@chia-mingyang5804]

Actually their Handwerkskunst series is finished better; overall Lang & Heyne and Moritz Grossmann have higher finishing level.

[@quarters-eye8922]

If you knew the history of Lange, You might not be so enthusiastic.

[@quarters-eye8922]

Lange used female Jewish prisoners of war in its factory for the Nazi’s during WWII. One prisoner was worked to death.

[@songoku-jx3cb]

Go is not very far behind and that’s mind blowing taking into consideration price difference

[@cmuchmore]

Thanks, Teddy. An idea for a topic. Explain the proper use of "Geneve" and the 12 requirements to permit a Swiss watchmaker to use "Geneve" on its dial. It took me a lot of digging to figure it out and I think (and maybe I'm wrong) it is a guarantee of some level of excellence. Always enjoy your comments.

[@horacephistbump4867]

I had a long weekend in Dresden a few years ago and we went to Glashutte for a day. Fantastic trip. In the video at 13:34 is actually the German Watchmaking Museum. It is absolutely brilliant. Dresden is a fantastic city. Beautiful (mostly restored/ rebuilt) buildings, great restaurants and beer. Some great watch shops too!

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

That sounds like a wonderful trip. I had a plan to visit Glashutte but the pandemic spoiled the plans. Hope to make the trip soon.

[@SinnerAndSaint]

@@TeddyBaldassarre Definitely check out the bigger city Dresden nearby. It's really one of the German gems. Hope to see you on this trip soon!

[@tomastomastomas1521]

Junghans and nomos are my favorites

[@mikekimmitt7907]

Keep 'em coming Teddy, just wanted to say thanks for the continued great content.... it IS appreciated, you are single handedly responsible for me actually spending LESS on watches as I am now enjoying a new appreciation of pieces from more affordable price brackets. All the best from Yorkshire here in the UK 🇬🇧 👍

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Thank you, Mike. All the best from across the big pond!

[@jonlim88]

This is great! Would love to have you continue this series of videos going through known and less-well-known brands for countries that have a strong watchmaking heritage. Thanks again, Teddy!

[@johnburgess6572]

That Lange ! Great video per usual...thank you

[@SinnerAndSaint]

Great selection, awesome video! I really love the historical background you covered on each brand. As a German guy I highly appreciate this video! I think you covered all of the essential German brands from low to top tier that are also probably the most 'important' ones. I'm most fascinated by the variety German watchmaking offers. Most brands have their own unique styles and models and don't only copy each other or the Swiss. Thank you so much for showing!

[@drnick40]

Thank you, Teddy! Excellent overview of the German watchmaking industry. As usual, you present a concise historical background and present the modern achievements of the manufacturers. This is very informative for the new watch enthusiasts who will get excited both by tradition and modern design and technology. An interesting line characteristic for the German watchmakers is their distinctive design features and the rebirth of the industry after the fall of the Berlin wall. To me a Bulgarian American this has important historical significance being a symbol of the supremacy of the free enterprise over the socialist dictatorship and planned economy. Outstanding video, Teddy!

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Thank you very much, Nicola. I really appreciate the support. Enjoy the day!

[@Electromanx3]

The supremacy of free enterprise over planned economy in terms of producing luxury goods was never in question.

[@m4jqp]

I'd love to see more brand spotlights. You and the team are so knowledgeable, that shedding light on the history and legacy of different brands (well known or lesser known) would be great.

[@theroadlesstraveled6253]

Content is great. Thank you for the extra focus on German watchmaking. Please continue adding in this format!!

[@plamen2110]

Excelent video showcasing some of the best lesser known German brands that deserve more attention. Thank you Teddy!

[@YaWaffles]

Your timing is impecable, I was just trying to explore different German watch makers the other day. I would love to see a video on different regulator watches! Lange 1 is my grail watch and I really can't find to many regulator watches like it outside of GO's Pano watches! Great video as always!

[@richardbixler]

Wow! Some truly exquisite time pieces in this showcase. @11:15 The Glashutte 60’s stole the show for me, what a beautiful dial and fonts on the hour markers. It’s really hard to find a dress watch that’s not generic and minimalist. Stunning, stunning watch imo.

[@markikn3183]

Glad to see Wempe make your top 20 list in the blog post, Teddy. Have never regretted picking up my Zeitmeister Small Seconds handwind, a real stunner for those dress watch moments at an excellent price.

[@RicardoRodriguezFL]

This is why I watch your channel. The history with the watches, as well as their founders, gives these watches more depth, and makes them more attractive to purchase.

[@stullmann2657]

Excellent Video, Teddy! Really good research, short and sweet to the point!! Dankeschön

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Thank you, my friend. Enjoy the day!

[@user-mh9zx9mk7o]

Always love these videos about watch history, thanks!

[@johnnychen235]

Thank you Teddy! Love these sessions with plenty of history 👍

[@christophergan71]

A Lange the Patek of Germany is one of my holy trinity of watches

[@angelopepe6016]

Great video, Teddy! In-depth history of brands and their achievements in horology is both captivating and educational for anyone who takes the art of watchmaking seriously. Please continue to make videos highlighting brands from different parts of the world. I'd like to see you do one on the history of an Italian brand called Locman. Their production is on the Mediterranean island of Elba, in Tuscany, Italy.

[@knz1950]

Teddy, I subscribe to many watch channels but you are my favorite. Their are bigger players but none with the extra bit you bring to the table.

[@magsblack8344]

My grail has been the Lange 1 for many years. In one year, I’ll finally have enough saved to acquire it. I’m literally counting the days.

[@Yorkiepoocharlie]

Great presentation as always. This is the go to reference for German manufacturers.

[@craiglibby1224]

I always learn a lot from your videos, Teddy!

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Thank you for watching, Craig! Have a great weekend ahead.

[@shadrianshadrach3804]

I love the Lange Zeitwerk what an incredible watch. Teddy you got me hooked on Automatic movements

[@tommay7272]

Good video, good research, good presentation. Please more.

[@statlerwaldorf7130]

Excellent, informative video, I really enjoyed it. Many thanks Teddy

[@punkypink83]

Loved this. Really shone a light on a sector of the industry that doesn't get much attention. Recently picked up a Zeppelin 100 Jahre and I would love to get a couple more German watches.

[@brentoncrowhurst8338]

Great coverage of a very interesting subject. I encourage similar videos surveying other countries.

[@JimmyMadighan]

Appreciate the hard work put in this beautiful overview. My preference for more than 40Y has been the Junghans.

[@seaweed719]

Love this kind of video. Very informative.

[@bearasma]

Thank you for the insight. So much information and history made easily digestible. I have a PanoMatic Lunar and Lambda added to my wantlist because of your excellent video. Danke!

[@paulcochrane1028]

Bought a Laco Augsburg after watching one of your videos. Can’t praise it enough.

[@christophfacius3885]

Beautiful video! THX from 🇩🇪

[@klimaxsg]

Great video Teddy... Enjoyed this very much. Greetings from Singapore.

[@kpkost]

I love this video as I try to learn a lot more about the luxury watch world

[@stickshifter8]

Amazing work Teddy.

[@sanhxhebsbbb1048]

All amazing brands. Thanks for all that great info teddy awesome as always

[@hanamichi-sakuragi]

Thank you for your list!

[@Mal0wens]

Amazing! Super exciting!

[@capmidnite]

I don't have a German watch but I have a Made in Germany Rohloff bicycle hub which has 14 speeds. Incredible engineering. Any watch enthusiast who is a cyclist would appreciate it.

[@metallusmelandril7380]

Here is one and I dive Rohloff and u have a nomos

[@connor7716]

Thanks for another great vid! Been obsessed with Stowa for sometime. My Worn & Wound limited edition Antea is my most worn watch.

[@carlfichtner8148]

Great reviews as always ! Danke !

[@benroof851]

Great video,many thanks.

[@alannewland5933]

Teddy a joy to watch your videos.

[@michelbruns]

recently ordered my nomos, a video about german watches.. perfect timing

[@bignz721]

Dornblüth & Sohn maybe the best railroad-style tool out there. Beautiful!

[@Enrico-]

They're called Marine watches actually

[@santoscasino613]

Thanks for sharing this, Teddy. Greetings from Germany! 😀

[@BoozewithNick]

What a great episode, thanks to you and your staff for doing the work to put out this level of content. I’m glad you left out a couple of my favorite Pforzheim brands, don’t want their prices spiking before I can add their pieces to my collection. *lol* Glad you included Moritz Grossman, it’s a brand that I’ve heard of before but knew nothing about. I’m sure a lot of your fans were in the same spot. Anyway, great stuff- keep it up!

[@walkthroughonthego2476]

there's another low key brands called the zeppelin that has dials, which in my opinion, are the best in their price range. would love for you to to bring light to their watches!

[@Hnair1982]

Great content Teddy, appreciate you sharing such details. My dilemma has always been the cash. With a limited budget, choosing between a Patrimony 40mm and a Lange Saxonia thin is very hard…

[@jonathan1889]

Great informative video as always Teddy, a lesson learnt for many I think. I got most before they appeared but definitely learnt a few new names here... from the more affordable point of view as well there is also Junkers and Zeppelin to consider

[@frankmirandosr875]

Thanks Teddy, Great video. GO has always been on my radar. I too would love to travel to that city to visit in Germany. Thanks for great information on German Made Watch’s.

[@Yht624]

Great video!!

[@tobiwie]

Thanks for this video. German watchmaking gets overlooked a lot. So this video is a nice glimbs into the industry and its history. :)

[@tristanhenry974]

Great content as usual! It's great to have a deep dive in watchmakers that are not often talked about. Will you consider doing a video on French brands?

[@sylversyrfer6894]

Excellent review!!

[@kimcoulter806]

Great review as I’d never heard of some of these brands. Ty

[@lontarian2228]

Amazing review

[@timetowatch_francois]

Great list! I just LOVE German watches (Mühle G. - Nomos - Junghans) oh my 🫢 ... too many great brands. Thanks for sharing!

[@juano8727]

New to watch collecting. The Junghans look amazing!

[@mushtaqali537]

Great history research ! Thanks

[@lukerabin5079]

Well done…a very solid list of the leaders in the German watch industry.

[@kristensorensen2219]

Very good job!!👍

[@billy.g3597]

That Moritz Grossmann piece shown here can simply be described as exquisite.

[@manusime6566]

Good work !

[@chuckrogers5567]

Great video, Teddy

[@MP-zi6nz]

Great videos!

[@pookiestock]

Love my MG zeigerdatum…. I think they call it the 29er pointer date now. Beautiful watch. Keeps great time. A little bit thick. Teddy’s shop didn’t carry the model then, so I had to order it directly. Keep up the great videos. Learn about so many watch brands.

[@CaptnNate]

Love these videos.

[@KonfusedDude]

One of my favorite videos from you Teddy. I appreciate the German watches. Japan would be great also!

[@kabaide]

I love my Sinn U50. Never scratched .. tough.. Strong identity. Thumbs up !

[@derKunstler]

Very nice video Teddy! For me as a German, it's always nice to hear you pronounce German words like "Luftwaffe" and all the names like Helmut. You do a great job, but it's still fun to hear an American pronounce it.

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

I try my best. Not the easiest language to pronounce IMO. I tried nearly everything but I had to give up when trying to say Glashütter Uhrenbetriebe and settled on GUB because I know the comments would be coming for me haha.

[@pablomunoz2138]

@@TeddyBaldassarreHaha learn the International Phonetic Alphabet!

[@cappercarti1018]

Hey Teddy Greetings from Germany, more specific Pforzheim :) I knew that our city had a glorious past with the jewellery industry, but the fact that Laco was also founded here was new to me. Good to know, that makes the brand even more attractive for me

[@curtbrown7718]

Great video, Teddy. I think that Dornbluth &Sohn probably deserved mention here, as it’s quality rivals that of Lange and Grossman. Thank you.

[@leobrown6875]

Great list

[@nick-w]

love your videos

[@bobcat409]

Excellent video

[@mrgr]

They all have very nice designs

[@edwardb7811]

Very interesting presentation!

[@anothertickintime5578]

Great video and topic Teddy, my choice would be the brands and designers of Singapore, thanks for all you do!!

[@lamaludwig1470]

Great content! And thanks that you try to pronounce the German brand names and cities correctly. Most of the time it's very accurate.

[@coopsavid8964]

Great video , some interesting brands, have you heard of a German brand Kienzle, I have one from the 1960's, it was my grandads and then my dads, it saw a lot of use and I still wear it on occasion now. It's antimagnetic and automatic in a 34/35 mm case.

[@jimlightanddark]

Love this vid! I’d love if you did a spotlight on a country with unexpected watchmaking base. Even a spotlight on US made watches would be cool… Weiss and RGM come to mind.

[@wahmar1]

Just recently bought myself an Union Glashütte automatic watch Ref D005.407.16.087.01. So much love it. Will go for a Nomos soon, too.

[@JustinContre]

Thanks Teddy! I'm heading to Germany in 3 weeks for Oktoberfest and wanted to take home a watch as a souvenir. Now I have the background I need to shop!

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

You will have a blast there! That is something that should be on nearly everyone's bucket list. Have fun and I hope you are able to bring back a new companion home haha.

[@eugener7856]

Kudos to Teddy for pronouncing all the brands correctly!

[@Hipnosis65]

The Damasko DC57 is my grail... right now. Love it!

[@RASullivanCreative]

Love this format. Would love to see watches made in the US, Japan, etc.

[@isabelhoebel3189]

I enjoyed watching your video. I am a Rolex and Cartier fan and ofcourse used those brand during my younger years. I enjoyed wearing those watches. Now, it’s low profile and opted for Glashütte.

[@reh9999]

Good info. Thank you.

[@rmd4209]

Awesome video Teddy!! Very informative. Can you cover Italian watch brands in a future video? I believe not many of us are familiar with Italian watches. Thanks.

[@dlh2192]

Go Teddy, Go. I am a Cleveland Native and love your content and your growth!!!

[@dlh2192]

Looking forward to more videos.

[@carguy3645]

I love the Damasko watches. I have one preordered now. The DC86 Chronograph. It’s a long wait but will be worth it. 👍

[@LectioDivina33]

Yeah great style video, Japan and Switzerland next please! 👍

[@David_Best]

Great review. Some new players to me, so thanks for that. I'm still smitten with Nomos.

[@haping1]

Thanks Teddy. Germany has a lot of great watch brands. Love my Hanhart mkI and now looking for a Guinand...